Walk Like a Local thru Vancouver
Explore the main parts of downtown Vancouver like a local, with a tour, tips and unique facts from a local! On our tour, we will walk amongst the famous landmarks and historic areas of Vancouver, explore world-class architecture, and at the same time discover a whole new angle from a local's perspective.
Walk in to the Vancouver's Waterfront, the Olympic Cauldron, the main parts of downtown such as Granville, Robson, and Burrard Streets. Discover some interesting history tidbits and architecture along the way, discover places to dine like a local, stroll through some neighborhoods like a local, where to sip your favorite coffees like a local or where to simply chow down and pair some good old local wine or craft beers that will excite your senses! Vancouver and area is dotted with amazing culinary experiences so bring your appetite!
Bring your cameras, your questions, and your curiosities!
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Walk Like a Local thru Vancouver
What's included in Walk Like a Local thru Vancouver
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Waterfront Station
The walking tour begins inside historic Waterfront Station, where many generations have passed through its doors since the early years of Vancouver. Your guide will greet you to begin in a setting befitting of an adventure!
Canada Place
After stopping by the historic Sinclair Centre, site of Vancouver's first commercial buildings, we arrive at Canada Place to discover the multiple connections into Vancouver's - and Canada's - history: the Pacific, culture, food, and the railroads.
The DropPass-by Only
We pass by the work of a Berlin-based artist who fell in love with Vancouver's rain, and the sculpture that became his "love letter" to Vancouver. "An homage to the power of nature" and represents "the relationship and outlook towards the water that surrounds us"
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cruise ship terminal pick up and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking between locations does take some time and accounts varyingly from a few minutes to 10 minutes to get to each destination.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet inside Waterfront Station next to the newsstand by the windows.
End Points
- The walking tour ends in Maple Tree Square, Gastown, in the heart of Vancouver's innovative restaurant and bar scene. The starting point is just an easy 5 minute walk back, and the guide can provide directions if needed.
